We’re revisiting two of our favorite paper tube animal crafts with Dawn and Katherine in this episode of Curious By Nature! Dawn will show us how to make a paper […]
Getting Crafty with Summer Plants!
The school year is winding down, but Curious By Nature is just getting started! We’re kicking off a special summer series revisiting some of our favorite crafts, topics, and more! First […]
Snow craft: Painting on snow
Our friend, local artist Katherine Lampert, has a fun snowy art project to help us continue creating even when it’s cold outside! Read on for supplies and directions. Supplies Snow […]
Snow craft: Painting with snow
Our friend, local artist Katherine Lampert, has a fun snowy art project for us. Keep reading to learn how to paint with snow using just water colors and food coloring. […]
Creating window clings
In cities like Chicago, windows can become a hazard to migrating birds. Birds might try to fly through the glass they can’t see, or they might fly towards glass that […]
Make your own paper sssnake!
There are thousands of different types of snakes in the world, some as thin as a piece of spaghetti and some almost as long as a school bus. They can […]
DIY nature wreath
Let’s celebrate the season by making our own fall-themed nature wreath to decorate your home. This easy craft is fun to do as a family project. Supplies A piece of […]
Make your own nature jack-o’-lantern
Want to bring a bit more nature to your Halloween decorations? Check out our nature-themed pumpkin carving stencils by clicking the button below! For best results, print the pages full […]
Let’s use fall textures to make an art project!
Explore how the textures of natural objects found during the fall season can make different patterns! What natural objects are around during fall? Let’s head outside to see what we […]
Weaving like a weaverbird
Did You Know That Some Birds Can Weave? In the family of Ploceidae, there are multiple species of weaverbirds. As their name suggests, these birds can weave their nests on […]